JERUSALEM - Israel kicked off annual Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday (April 25) evening though tens of thousands of people decided instead to again protest at divisive plans by the government to push through restrictions on the judiciary. As dignitaries and honoured guests held the annual torch lighting ceremony in Jerusalem, protesters gathered in Tel Aviv waving blue and white...
Protesters attend a mass "Independence party", in demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his nationalist coalition government's judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel on April 25.JERUSALEM - Israel kicked off annual Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday evening though tens of thousands of people decided instead to again protest at divisive plans by the government to push through restrictions on the judiciary.
While Independence Day would normally be an occasion for patriotic unity, Israelis remain polarised over the planned legislation that proponents say would restore balance to Israeli authorities and critics say removes checks on those in power.
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